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 | | Depeche Mode were originally founded in 1980 as a synth pop band in the town of Basildon, England. |
 | | Depeche Mode's origins can be traced back to 1976, when Vince Clarke and Andrew Fletcher formed a band known as "No Romance in China." The band was unsuccessful and in 1979, Vince Clarke formed a new band named "French Look" with Martin Gore. |
 | | Depeche Mode has sold nearly 70 Million Albums worldwide (releasing a new album every four years since mid-career), and have cemented their position as one of the most popular artists of all time. |
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